Psylliostachys suworowii (Regel) Roshkova, V. L. Komarov, Fl. URSS 18:469. 1952 "suvorovii" (Syn: (≡) Limonium suworowii (Regel) Kuntze; (≡) Statice suworowii Regel (basionym)); Iran (NE-Iran: Mts.), Afghanistan (Badghys, Baghlan, Balkh, Bamyan, Faryab,
Herat, Qunduz, Samangan, Takhar), Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan,
Kazakhstan, Pakistan (I) as per Catalogue of Life; Russian Statice, Rat-tail statice;
Psylliostachys soworowii from Delhi : 2 images.
This plant from Delhi University Flower show, was initially unidentified. I have tentatively identified it as Psylliostachys soworowii (Regel) Roshkowa (Syn: Limonium soworowii (Regel) Kuntze; Statice soworowii Regel). Please validate. Date/Time- 26-2-2010, 1.30 pm Location- Place, Altitude, GPS- Delhi University Flower show, Delhi, 213 m asl Habitat- Garden/ Urban/ Wild/ Type- Cultivated in pots Plant Habit- Tree/ Shrub/ Climber/ Herb- Herb Height/Length- up to 50 cm incl inflorescence Leaves Type/ Shape/ Size- Simple, mostly basal Inflorescence Type/ Size- cylindrical spikes, up to 40 cm long Flowers Size/ Colour/ Calyx/ Bracts- mauve coloured, 2-3 mm across Fruits Type/ Shape/ Size Seeds- not seen
I think your ID is correct, albeit with a small typo. It should be Psylliostachys suworowii http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=5&taxon_id=250063235 http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Russian%20Statice.html http://www.parkseed.com/gardening/PD/1920/ Thanks ... for correction It is not for nothing that I call you and ... as better taxonomists than many of us.
Plumbaginaceae and Primulaceae (incl. Myrsinaceae) Fortnight: Plumbaginaceae Limonium suworowii from -GSJUN14 : 3 posts by 3 authors. 3 images. Psylliostachys suworowii (Regel) Roshkova) Syn: Limonium suworowii Russian statice Ornamental herb with flowers in long spikes, photographed from Delhi University Flower Show Interesting inflorescence.
This ornamental was shot from garden of Five Senses, Delhi.. Hope the identification is right |
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